Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 25 Women Chief Compliance Officers of 2024. In today’s complex regulatory landscape, businesses and organizations must adhere to industry-specific laws and regulations. The chief compliance officer (CCO) plays a crucial role in ensuring this adherence, mitigating risk, and preventing legal complications through the development and management of robust compliance programs. These leaders are defined by their unwavering integrity and comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements, making them indispensable to their organizations.
First, we honor Jodi Faustlin, Chief Compliance Officer of Healthcare Compliance Pros. With a law degree and notable contributions to the healthcare field, Faustlin is dedicated to process improvement and innovation at HCP.
Next, we celebrate the career of Tracy Strong, CCO and Chief Privacy Officer of Labcorp. With over 20 years of experience and a deep knowledge of healthcare law, Strong has expertise in commercial litigation, legal research, and privacy law.
Lastly, we acknowledge financial executive Kathryn Vengerovskiy, CCO and Vice President of Legal at True Green Capital Management LLC. With a solid background in corporate and transportation law, Vengerovskiy specializes in legal structuring and documentation for tax equity, debt, and sale-leaseback financings.
Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of The Top 25 Women Chief Compliance Officers of 2024.
1. Tamsin Fast
Chief Compliance Officer, Aramark
Tamsin Fast is Chief Compliance Officer at Aramark, a $16 billion global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms with 270,000 employees in 19 countries. In this role, Fast is responsible for the strategic direction and operations of Aramark’s global compliance program and provides regular updates to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. She has held this position since 2017.
Fast joined Aramark in 2007 as an in-house employment lawyer. In that role, she built an employment law team responsible for employment law strategy, litigation, and government investigations in the US, and implemented Aramark’s wage and hour and background check compliance programs. Before Aramark, Fast practiced employment law at Morgan Lewis, where she received recognition in Chambers USA as a leading labor and employment lawyer in Pennsylvania.
Fast holds a JD from NYU School of Law and a BA in History from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two sons. In her spare time, she plays the violin with the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra.
4. Jillian Marcus
Chief Compliance Officer, Envision Healthcare
Jillian Marcus has served as the Chief Compliance Officer for Envision Healthcare since 2018. Envision Healthcare is a leading medical group that delivers physician and advanced practice provider services, primarily in the areas of emergency and hospitalist medicine, anesthesiology, radiology/teleradiology, and neonatology.
Marcus has more than 20 years of experience practicing healthcare and contract law. She joined Sheridan Healthcare in 2002, serving as the senior vice president and general counsel from 2014 until the Envision merger with AMSURG. In 2016, she assumed the role of general counsel of the company’s Envision Physician Services division before moving into her current role.
Before joining the company, Marcus was an attorney in private practice from 1998 through 2002. She was also a general counsel and senior vice president at Sheridan Healthcorp, Inc. Before that, she was a senior counsel at The Hackett Group. Earlier in her career, she worked with Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as an attorney. Marcus earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from the University of Florida College of Law.
5. Rowena Spigarelli
Chief Compliance Officer, RWJBarnabas Health
Rowena Spigarelli is the Chief Compliance Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, a network of independent healthcare providers in New Jersey, based out of West Orange. Members include academic centers, acute care facilities, and research hospitals. The goals of the network include collaboration on educational and research programs.
Spigarelli has 30 years of experience. Before joining RWJBarnabas Health, she was a vice president of compliance at Barnabas Health. Before that, she was a director of compliance operations at Saint Barnabas Health Care System. Earlier in her career, she worked with multiple hospitals as a nurse.
Spigarelli possesses extensive knowledge in critical care, healthcare, and healthcare management, with particular expertise in telemetry and hospital operations. Her skills also include a strong understanding of HIPAA regulations, as well as the ability to effectively manage and support registered nurses and nursing practices. Spigarelli graduated from New England Law, Boston, with a JD in Law and from The College of New Jersey with an undergraduate degree in nursing.
6. Leah Voigt
Chief Compliance Officer, Corewell Health
Leah Voigt began her professional career 18 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Compliance Officer of Corewell Health, a not-for-profit health system that provides healthcare and coverage with an exceptional team of over 65,000 dedicated people.
Voigt has a strong foundation in relationship building and service orientation, coupled with expertise in privacy and health law, particularly in the context of HIPAA and corporate governance. Her skills extend to healthcare information technology, healthcare management, and leadership, all supported by her knowledge of clinical research and executive leadership. Additionally, she is well-versed in policy development and the US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Voigt started her career in 2006 as an associate attorney at Hall Render. From there, she went on to Squire Sanders & Dempsey, before eventually rising to chief compliance officer at Spectrum Health, her most recent position before joining Corewell Health.
Voigt graduated from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, with a JD and from the University of Michigan School of Public Health with a Master of Public Health in Health Policy. She has an undergraduate degree in biology and dance from Smith College. Voigt has been serving as a board member for the Grand Rapids Symphony since May 2021 and for the Grand Rapids Ballet since May 2016.
7. Tracy Strong
Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Privacy Officer, Labcorp
Tracy Strong is the Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer of Labcorp. She first joined the company in 2009 as compliance counsel. As a global leader in innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, Labcorp helps doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions.
Strong has extensive expertise in commercial litigation, legal research, and privacy law, with notable experience in legal writing, civil litigation, and corporate law. Her skills also encompass class actions, competition law, and litigation management. She is adept in handling appeals and managing cases related to unfair competition, data privacy, and compliance. Additionally, she possesses a strong knowledge of healthcare law, adding depth to her legal acumen. Previously, Strong was an associate at Jones Day. Earlier in her career, she worked with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman as an associate.
Strong earned a JD from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) and an undergraduate degree in sociology from the University of Utah. She served as a board member of the AIDS Legal Referral Panel from January 2006 to January 2009. Later, she joined the board of North Carolina Arts in Action, where she served from January 2018 to January 2021.
11. Jacqueline Thomas
Chief Compliance Officer, Toyota North America
Jacqueline Thomas is the Chief Compliance Officer for Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). Thomas is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership over multiple departments, including internal audit, compliance and ethics, regulatory compliance, risk financing, EHS, business continuity, strategic security, customs, trade compliance, and privacy. Her division ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures upholding Toyota's commitment to integrity and principled performance.
Thomas is a member of the North American Management Council, which sets strategy and mid- to long-term business plans. She serves as an advisor to the TMNA Audit Committee, Compliance Advisory Council, and Risk Committee and as a roundtable member of the Global Office of the deputy chief risk officer. She is the highest-ranking Latina and reports directly to the CEO. Thomas has served as an active co-executive sponsor for TODOS (Toyota Organization for the Development of LatinOS) North American Advisory Council (NAAC) and executive member of 10 other Toyota Business Partnering Groups, which are team member-led groups that foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the Toyota mission, values, goals and objectives.
Thomas was featured in the Hispanic Executive magazine in 2018, and she was nominated for 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry in 2019 and 2020. She is active in several church and community programs and is currently a member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association, the Corporate Executive Board, the Compliance & Ethics Leadership Council, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics. Thomas earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).
14. Kerry Brady
Chief Compliance Officer, Community Options, Inc.
Kerry Brady has over 25 years of executive leadership experience, committed to improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities. She has a strong track record of quality improvement in large-scale operations, specializing in regulatory compliance and operations management. Currently, she serves as the Chief Compliance Officer for Community Options, Inc. Community Options is a national non-profit organization that develops housing and employment support for over 5,000 people with disabilities across 12 states. Kerry leads the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of organizational wide compliance, risk management system, policies and procedures development, and standardization of processes.
In her former role as State Director of New York at Community Options New York Inc., Kerry oversaw state operations across five regions, managing an executive team and more than 400 employees. Kerry developed and implemented strategic plans to improve quality and compliance systems, ensuring financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation.
Kerry holds a postgraduate certificate in non-profit accounting from Baruch College, an MS in counseling psychology from Long Island University, and a BA in psychology from Mercy College.
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15. Kathryn Vengerovskiy
Chief Compliance Officer & VP of Legal, True Green Capital Management LLC
Kathryn Vengerovskiy is the Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President of Legal at True Green Capital Management LLC. She is primarily responsible for overseeing and implementing all SEC compliance requirements. Additionally, she is focused on legal structuring and documentation on tax equity, debt, and sale-leaseback financings in addition to management of all corporate work and fund closing logistics. True Green Capital Management LLC is a specialized renewable energy infrastructure private equity firm focused on the US and Europe.
Vengerovskiy possesses a strong background in corporate law and transportation law, complemented by her expertise in compliance and legal research. Her skills also extend to corporate finance and governance, with significant experience in real estate and banking. Additionally, she has a solid understanding of asset management, reflecting her broad industry knowledge and versatility in legal and financial domains.
Before joining TGC in 2016, Vengerovskiy served as an assistant vice president, managing paralegal and compliance for asset management, at Credit Suisse, where she handled complex compliance and paralegal responsibilities. Before this, she worked at BBAM LLC as a paralegal and compliance specialist in asset management. Her experience also includes a lengthy tenure at Watson Farley & Williams, where she specialized in asset finance, and earlier roles in corporate litigation at Bransford & Petz. Vengerovskiy holds a BA in Political Science from Northeastern University.
18. Ladonna Resch
Chief Compliance Officer, Bell Bank
Ladonna Resch has extensive experience in the banking industry, specializing in compliance. She is currently the Chief Compliance Officer at Bell Bank. The Bell Bank team provides unequaled personal service, working in the best interest of those they serve in an award-winning workplace that promotes success, recognizes achievement, and offers an environment focused on having fun while helping others.
Resch is a senior leader with over 25 years of compliance management experience in the financial services industry. She has developed, implemented, and continues to maintain a robust consumer compliance program that aligns with the consumer compliance risk management principles of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Previously, Resch held various roles at TCF Bank, including director of regulatory compliance senior vice president, senior compliance manager senior vice president, compliance officer vice president, and compliance specialist assistant vice president. Resch also worked as a compliance specialist at American Bank, NA.
Resch holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Management and Leadership from Concordia University-St. Paul. She also obtained an Associate of Science in Paralegal from Inver Hills Community College. Additionally, she has certifications in CAMS from ACAMS and CRCM from ABA Bank.
19. Carolina Ceballos
Chief Compliance Officer, Paxos
As a leading figure in global compliance, Carolina is dedicated to developing secure platforms that support business growth while combating financial crimes and protecting users online.
Throughout her career at Paxos, Meta, and Western Union, she has excelled in aligning business objectives with regulatory requirements, navigating complex compliance landscapes, and scaling global compliance programs to build trust and uphold integrity. At Paxos, Carolina played a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, solidifying the company’s standing as a trusted blockchain infrastructure provider. At Meta, she advanced payments compliance through technological innovation and process improvements, facilitating safe interactions for billions of users. Throughout her tenure at Western Union, Carolina also enhanced their compliance framework by implementing robust BSA/AML/OFAC and anti-corruption enhancements across 98 countries and territories.
Carolina is also known for her ability to influence and manage stakeholders effectively, communicating compliance strategies to executives and boards. She excels at navigating regulatory uncertainty and ambiguity, solving complex global challenges with a positive outlook and data-informed decision-making. Carolina has a proven track record of driving global initiatives, leveraging her strategic vision to deliver impactful results and enhance compliance programs. She skillfully balances strategy with pragmatism, integrating long-term goals with actionable solutions to meet compliance objectives. As a leader, she is dedicated to developing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and mentoring talents to achieve strategic goals and operational success.
22. Pierrette Bradshaw
Chief Compliance Officer, MidCap Financial
Pierrette Bradshaw has served MidCap Financial Services, LLC as the Chief Compliance Officer since 2017. Prior to joining MidCap Financial, Ms. Bradshaw was the Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at CapitalSpring Finance Company, LLC, a private equity company in New York City.
Ms. Bradshaw began her 38-year professional career as a law clerk for the United State Federal District Court Judge, the Honorable Peter C. Dorsey in Hartford, CT after law school, followed by courtroom litigation, worldwide intellectual property (trademark) protection with Revlon, business transactional law, and now corporate and compliance oversight. She served as the Associate General Counsel at CapitalSource Finance Company LLC, overseeing all real estate transactions within the structured finance, healthcare finance and commercial groups from 2002-2012. Previously, Ms. Bradshaw served as SVP and Divisional Counsel to General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC) Commercial Finance LLC in Atlanta, GA. where she oversaw financing of commercial aircraft and maritime assets; further served as a founding partner and General Counsel of the Atlanta based specialty finance firm, Peachtree Franchise Finance LLC. Ms. Bradshaw’s diversified opportunities have afforded her a breadth of experiences in law and in compliance for which she is forever grateful to continuously learn and teach others.
Ms. Bradshaw holds a B.S. in Political Science from Connecticut College, and Juris Doctorate from the Dickinson School of Law/Penn State. She also served as exchange student to the London School of Economics and University of Florence School of Law, Italy. She holds bar admissions in Connecticut and the District of Columbia. She is a wife and mother of three amazing girls and subscribes to the philosophy of hard work, add value to what you do, treat all with respect, and not wait for opportunity to knock, but rather just keep opening doors on your own.
24. Jodi Faustlin
Chief Compliance Officer, Healthcare Compliance Pros
Jodi Faustlin is a visionary healthcare executive celebrated for her profound expertise in compliance and regulations, multi-specialty medical practices, operational excellence, strategic planning, and performance improvement. Faustlin’s dedication to continuous process improvement and innovation has made her a respected leader in her field. Currently serving as the Chief Compliance Officer at Healthcare Compliance Pros (HCP), her strategic vision and operational acumen drive organizational success and foster a culture of excellence. Her leadership is characterized by a relentless pursuit of quality and a deep-seated belief in the power of teamwork and collaboration.
With a professional law degree and a career marked by significant contributions to the healthcare industry, Faustlin has consistently demonstrated her commitment to enhancing the healthcare experience for providers, patients, and staff alike. Her journey in healthcare began with a focus on the fundamentals of the revenue cycle, which laid the groundwork for her transition into advocacy and government regulatory affairs. This experience ignited her passion for compliance, driving her to become a fervent advocate for following and improving the rules that govern healthcare.
Outside of work, Faustlin enjoys staying active through cycling, hiking, and traveling to new destinations. She also appreciates spending time with her family and friends. She believes in giving back to her community by volunteering for her professional associations, animal welfare causes, and victim support organizations, which provide her with a well-rounded perspective and a source of inspiration.
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